CMS Administrator Discusses Healthcare Costs, Coverage, Access and Innovation

Explore the critical role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in shaping healthcare policy and access for over 160 million Americans in this insightful talk by CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. Delve into the challenges of negotiating drug prices, issuing Medicaid eligibility guidelines, and advancing equity within the healthcare system. Gain valuable insights on how CMS addresses rising healthcare costs while meeting the needs of aging and limited-resource populations. Learn about the impact of Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces on nearly half of the U.S. population. Understand the complexities of healthcare administration and policy-making in this comprehensive discussion from the Aspen Ideas: Health event.